Beginnings: Longing to Belong is a ten-week study that explores the importance of community in the Christian faith, using fire as its central metaphor. Each session includes a meal, a video presentation, and a small-group discussion. Sessions include: 1. Longing to Belong?- Introduction 2. How Do We Find Our Place?- Baptism 3. What Are We Hungry For?- Holy Communion 4. What Happens When We Pray Together?- Prayer 5. What's The Deal With Miracles?- Signs and Wonders 6. What Do We Have in Common?- Stewardship 7. How Can we Remember Who We Are?- Worship 8. How Can We Open Our lives to Each Other?- Hospitality 9. How Can We Get Along When We Are So Different?- Conflict Resolution 10. How Do We Share What We Have Discovered?- Witness This series contains a DVD, a director's manual, a small-group leader's manual, a sample participant's guide, and a copy of the book Longing to Belong.